As a photographer, or any other sort of artist for that matter, every once in a while you hit a creative rut.
In my humble experience, the best way to get past this is to get out and do something you love.
This past summer we got together a few of the best wedding vendors I know and styled a shoot on a farm in New Jersey.
It was published back in June over on Ruffledblog, and I’m just now getting around to posting here.
I love me some winter, but being able to get outside and do this again would be really nice!
Vendors
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Happy engagement to my favorite partner in crime, and her very lucky man…
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Many moons ago, I got an email from Jess inquiring about photography for her wedding. We got to talking, and from there
we sent about 50 emails back and forth before the wedding.
What does this mean? Well first, it means we both talk a lot. But second, it means we had a great, 6 month long
conversation about their wedding. By the time the day rolled around, we were old fiends.
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So finally, the day arrived when we drove up to the catskills and put the finishing touches on that long conversation.
The setting? Beautiful. The weather? Beautiful. And the couple? Two absolutely beautiful people.
Mike and Jess, we cannot thank you enough for having us there to capture your day. Even with hurricane Irene blowing
in, you managed to stay calm and keep your thoughts and hearts focused on what really matters.
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The other day I was going through some old pictures, and I had a revelation.
Okay, maybe it wasn’t such a big deal, but I began to think about the way I see images. The pictures that stay with me
the longest all have one thing in common… I have an emotional attachment to the people in them.
Lucky for us, I think we can feel this way about nearly all of our pictures from this past year.
Wedding photography isn’t just a job. We’re not the people who show up with a camera for 5 hours and send your pictures out online a week later.
It sounds funny, but it feels like the pages of this blog are turning into the front of our refrigerator. Full of people and things that we love.
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These two however, being our actual friends, will probably go on our actual refrigerator. Yes, Donny and Vicky, you’re that cool.
After being married for 6 years, they decided it was time to get the wedding pictures they wanted.
Looking at these makes me so incredibly happy. Is it too much to ask for more of this in 2012?
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Well, winter has finally prevailed and my laziness has kicked in.
Can I get away with a one picture post? Just to let you all know we’re still breathing.
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There are some people in this world you just click with. Like when you go to school on your first day of 2nd grade, and notice
the girl sitting next to you has the same glittery purple pencil case that you do. You just know you’re going to be friends.
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About 6 months ago, we met Laura and Joe in Union Square. They came all the way down from Connecticut to
chat with us, and I’d like to think it was totally worth the trip. Having a chance to sit down with clients face to face is so helpful in getting to know each other.
In the process of talking and getting side tracked for over an hour, I decided I really liked these people. And Laura, in another world
I’m pretty sure we would be pencil case buddies.
In light of this, Adam and I are tremendously looking forward to your wedding next summer.
Until then! A few pictures from their engagement shoot this past fall…
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A little over a year ago, we met Ashlie and Frank at a coffee shop near her work. After a few hot chocolates and
shared stories, I knew their wedding was going to be something to look forward to. And they did not disappoint!
Ashlie and Frank decided to see each other before the ceremony, which made for a ton of extra time for pictures. We caught the last minutes
of daylight just in time.And honestly? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a groom so happy to meet his bride…
I absolutely love this picture.
Ashlie, I posted this banner picture just for you. It was worth the wait!
When all was said and done, yes, I think your wedding topped the debacle that was the Kardashian’s a million times over.
We are both so happy for the two of you, and honored to have been able to share in your big day. I vote more stories
and hot chocolates soon!
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Dear Black Friday thief who broke into our car,
I know you were probably excited for all the sales, and you most likely forgot that breaking
someone’s window and taking their belongings is wrong.
Also, I hope you’re enjoying Adam’s toothbrush, my favorite pair of shoes, and all the other loot that
you made off with, including our new marketing materials for next year.
I’m sure there’s a huge market right now for generally valueless personal items, and you can make a
small fortune for all your hard work.
Or on the other hand, all of our stuff is in a dumpster somewhere, the thought of which makes me want to cry.
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In the spirit of the holidays, I forgive you.
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